1995 PREP BASKETBALL: ALL-STARS : There’s No Shortage of Scorers as a New Generation Steps Up : Boys’ all-stars: The members of the 1994-95 Central City first team proved they can match their predecessors point-for-point when given the opportunity.

Whether they used cellular phones or beepers, Central City high school basketball coaches made a call for scoring help prior to the 1994-95 season.

Prolific scorers such as Toby Bailey of Loyola, Tremaine Fowlkes of Crenshaw and Andre Miller of Verbum Dei had graduated to Division I basketball programs, and there appeared to be a shortage of outstanding shooters.

However, after serving their apprenticeship last season, the 1994-95 Central City all-stars proved they can match their predecessors point-for-point when given the opportunity.

Of the 10 players selected, only two were their team’s leading scorers from the previous season: Johnnie Sanders of Franklin and Clem Breedlove of Jordan. None of the 10 players are returning Central City first-team selections, and only Breedlove made the second team.

Selections were based on a poll of area coaches and City Times sportswriters.

The boys’ and girls’ all-star team members, their parents and coaches will be guests of City Times at an awards breakfast today at 10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn.

Here’s a closer look at the all-stars:

Ronnie Arch, Crenshaw--The 6-foot-6 shooting guard is a three-year varsity letterman for the Cougars. He became a part-time starter on the 1994 State Division I championship team. Arch had to carry the scoring burden after the departure of Fowlkes, Kris Johnson, Reggie McFerren and Tommie Davis. He averaged a team-leading 17 points a game and guided the Cougars to their third consecutive City 4-A title. His best game came when he scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against Westchester in the City 4-A semifinals. He also was selected to the City 4-A all-star team.

Patrick Blake, Washington--After an injury-plagued 1994 season, this 6-foot-3 senior guard developed into the Generals’ best outside scoring threat and was the perfect complement to inside players Charles Stone and Robert Gordon-Lamar. Blake averaged 20.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and four assists a game. Blake could pull up and hit three or finish off a fast break with a thunderous dunk.

Clem Breedlove, Jordan--Breedlove was one of the most prolific scorers ever to pass through the gyms of the Central City. Breedlove, who was second in the area in scoring at 27.5 points a game, cracked the 40-point mark twice and scored 30 or more 15 times. The 1994-95 Pacific Open tournament 3-A most valuable player combined slashing moves to the basket with a deep perimeter game. Breedlove benefited greatly from Jordan’s full-court pressure defense, scoring more than half off his points on breakaway layups. A brilliant season was highlighted by a 44-point performance against Katella High and 37 against Crenshaw in the Cougars’ Den. He was also named to the City 4-A all-star team.

Ryan (Moose) Bailey, Loyola--The 6-2 senior guard was hampered by a stress fracture in his left leg, but proved to be a dominating player much like his older brother, Toby Bailey, now a freshman at UCLA, had been the previous four seasons. Moose Bailey averaged 18 points, four rebounds and five assists a game for the Cubs, who reached the Southern Section Division I-A quarterfinals. Bailey signed an early letter of intent with University of Portland, but is also considering attending a fifth year of high school at an East Coast prep school.

Antonio Hines, Fremont--As is the tradition with Fremont athletes, Hines played much bigger than his 6-3 frame. He led the team in rebounding at eight a game and was second in scoring averaging, 18 points. Along with Jordan’s Termell Goss, Hines was among the area’s best defensive players. He made the three-point shot look easy and had few peers finishing around the basket. Hines was the No. 2 vote-getter behind Breedlove and was also named to the City 4-A all-star team.

Raymond Palmer, Crenshaw--While he played most of the season with his back to the basket, Palmer proved to have outstanding three-point shooting range. In his second season on the Cougar varsity team, the 6-7 senior flourished in a starting role, scoring 14 points a game, and was named to the City 4-A all-star team. He could have been one of the City’s most dominating scorers if he had not had to spend his apprenticeship backing up Johnson and Fowlkes in 1994.

Travis Reed, Manual Arts--After playing for Crenshaw’s State Division I championship team as a freshman, the 6-7 sophomore center made a stunning move by transferring to cross-town rival Manual Arts. With former Cougars teammates watching from the sidelines, Reed appeared unhappy after the Toilers lost their season-opening game to Washington. Reed, however, became accustomed to his new teammates and punished opposing centers with his powerful moves to the basket. He averaged 24.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.2 blocks a game. He was also named to the City 4-A all-star team.

Johnnie Sanders, Franklin--Easily the area’s top athlete, Sanders didn’t break stride from the football field to the basketball court. Sanders, an All-City player in football, scored 21 points in Franklin’s 64-57 win over Birmingham in the 3-A championship game. Sanders, who led the area with 27.3 points a game and 13 rebounds, was named City 3-A co-most valuable player, and Northern Conference MVP for the third consecutive season.

Dony Wilcher, Fremont--The fiery leader of the Pathfinders led the team in scoring (19.5) and assists (7) and was named to the City 4-A all-star team. Wilcher’s much-improved outside shooting opened up his drives to the basket. He is only 5-10, but combines great strength and quickness (much like former Fremont/Crenshaw point guard Tommie Davis). Fremont--which lost only Hines from a 27-4 squad that advanced to the City semifinals--should go even further next year with Wilcher’s steady improvement.

Deon Williams, Verbum Dei--The leader of a team with no superstars, Williams was the man when Verbum Dei needed a basket, and he guided the Eagles to the Southern Section Division IV-A and State Division IV championships. Williams led the area’s most balanced offensive team in scoring at 14 points a game. His most valuable assets were his ability to score points in a hurry and a knack for making steals. Williams was voted to the Southern Section Division IV all-star team.

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BOYS’ ALL-STAR TEAM

Name: Ronnie Arch School: Crenshaw Year: Senior Points: 17.0

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Name: Ryan Bailey School: Loyola Year: Senior Points: 18.0

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Name: Patrick Blake School: Washington Year: Senior Points: 20.5

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Name: Clem Breedlove School: Jordan Year: Senior Points: 27.3

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Name: Antonio Hines School: Fremont Year: Senior Points: 18.0

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Name: Raymond Palmer School: Crenshaw Year: Senior Points: 14.0

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Name: Travis Reed School: Manual Arts Year: Sophomore Points: 24.1

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Name: Johnnie Sanders School: Franklin Year: Senior Points: 27.6

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Name: Dony Wilcher School: Fremont Year: Junior Points: 19.5

* Name: Deon Williams School: Verbum Dei Year: Junior Points: 14.0